# Mars 2055 vs Partywheel

The clearest difference is rating: Partywheel at 3.2 against Mars 2055's 2.3. Partywheel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Mars 2055's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars 2055 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Partywheel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Partywheel holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Mars 2055's written reviews are positive against 50% of Partywheel's.

Mars 2055 ships an update every 4 weeks, Partywheel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars 2055 | Partywheel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-2055/id1591775159/reviews) | **[3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partywheel-quick-party-games/id6463636342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Johannes Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517004006) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars 2055

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-2055/id1591775159)

Embark on a solo first-person adventure on Mars. Survive, search for clues, and repair systems to find your way home. MacGyver items and make critical choices to escape the desolate planet.

**Highlights:** First-person solo adventure, Survival mechanics, Clue searching and puzzle solving, Item repair and system restoration, Sandbox exploration, Escape objective

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mars 2055 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Partywheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partywheel-quick-party-games/id6463636342)

This app offers a fun and interactive way to enhance social gatherings with a variety of games and challenges. Spin a wheel to determine the next activity, from dance-offs to truth-or-dare, ensuring an engaging experience for all participants.

**Highlights:** Interactive game wheel, Spin to determine actions, Variety of challenges, Easy setup and play, Suitable for social events

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars 2055 free?

Mars 2055 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Partywheel free?

Partywheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mars 2055 or Partywheel?

Partywheel is rated higher. Mars 2055 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Partywheel averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mars 2055 or Partywheel have ads?

Mars 2055 shows ads; Partywheel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars 2055 or Partywheel?

Mars 2055 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Partywheel monthly. Most recently, Mars 2055 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Partywheel on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*